Game 5: Mission Greatness Completed
Hooped Up | June 15, 2009
After 5 games, the Los Angeles Lakers finally closed out the series with the Orlando Magic beating them 99 – 86 and a lot of history was made in the process.
The Lakers won their 15th NBA championship in franchise history, Phil Jackson won his 10th NBA title surpassing Red Auerbach for the most all-time, Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher won their fourth championship and Bryant also became the first recipient of the finals MVP award named after and presented by Bill Russell.
Kobe Bryant was Kobe Bryant and finished with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Pau Gasol had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. While Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza combined for 32 points, 15 rebounds and 3 steals.
Dwight Howard had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. While Rashard Lewis lead the Magic in scoring with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
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